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by EddyQ
6 minutes ago
Forum: Tips and Techniques
Replies: 12
Views: 227

7g VST/LM Single Shot Basket Tips

The past week or so I started pulling single shots with a LM F3.029 basket (same as VST 7gr). I originally got soggy baskets til I realized I wasn't waiting long enough before removing the portafilter. The flow through the single shot basket is basically half that of a traditional 18gr basket. So when we end the
by Maineiac64
18 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 11
Views: 392

Upgrading to a temperature stable espresso machine that can go back-to-back seamlessly.

Agree, this is great option, very stable
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by calmunderpressure
19 minutes ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 96
Views: 12160

Option-O 98mm Mizen Burrs - User Experience

I'm in the same situation like you. The first shots with the 98HU were awesome, but after a while I tend to say, the burrs are too clinical. The clarity is super high, but the shots only taste really good with a high flow from 2,5g/s and more. So Turboshots are the method of choice for me at the
by JohnB.
48 minutes ago
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 5
Views: 61

Is Haynes Lubri-Film Plus suitable lubricant for Flair machines?

As are the seals on my Bosco. I contacted the tech department at Haynes a few years ago and asked about using the Lubri-Plus on rubber and silicone lever seals. They said it wasn't a good choice and suggested their silicone lube instead
by EddyQ
50 minutes ago
Forum: Buying Advice
Replies: 12
Views: 327

Got a new style Marzocco single basket - should I replace?

Well, several days after I placed the order for a VST 7gr basket La Marzocco emailed back saying they think they have found the basket I was looking for and provided me a tracking number! And so now I have three single shot baskets. The "new style" La Marzocco (only one available on their website
by GDM528
53 minutes ago
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 337
Views: 19256

IKAWA Home - profiles

Pizza / Bagel / Donut I suppose it's also kinda analogous to pulling a shot of espresso: just substitute air for the water and use the coarsest grind possible "Ikawa Home thermal performance" "Ikawa Home thermal performance" The photos and video are from a 100g machine, but that should sorta scale down to 50g.
by CarefreeBuzzBuzz
58 minutes ago
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 45
Views: 1916

Hacea Coffee Impressions

I have had the first of them and enjoyed them. At that time, they had a big variety of great Guats. FWIW on the aging, they do seem to have some they are now trying to move along. I have had 4 20kg bags of this one. My customers love it. And
by Bigmac
1 hour ago
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 20
Views: 1364

Lucca Atom 75 compared to a 64mm w/ SSP HU burr

Hi James, Thanks for your comments . If I read correctly you moved from the Mignon Specialita to this 75 yeah ? Do you notice difference in taste in the coffee? Or is it more so consistency in the grind size ? I'm also considering upgrading from the mignon specialita to maybe a Cheado e37s or
by drgary
1 hour ago
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 337
Views: 19256

IKAWA Home - profiles

The Gary who noted the need for a vortex for good circulation is GDM528, He's been doing amazing work characterizing the IKAWA Home and its temperature characteristics
by Jake_G
1 hour ago
Forum: Repairs, Restorations & Mods
Replies: 9
Views: 161

Has my brew pressure gauge lost its mind?

Water expands when you heat it. If the water has no place to go, the pressure rises until something relieves that pressure